Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say
Government regulations and permitting fees are reportedly adding $132,000 to the cost of new residential construction, sparking calls for regulatory reform.
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Current industry reporting indicates that permits, fees, and various government requirements now account for 26.4% of a new home's total price. Builders and industry groups state these regulatory costs contribute an additional $132,000 to homebuyer expenses. Meanwhile, localized reports from The Detroit News highlight that property taxes in Michigan are also impacting the affordability of homeownership.
Coverage from Realtor.com, Yahoo Finance, MSN, the New York Post, and Fox Business emphasizes the financial burden of these mandates. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that cabinet-level officials have met with members to discuss potential regulatory reform as part of an effort led by the Trump administration to reduce these requirements. Future developments remain dependent on whether administration discussions with the NAHB lead to concrete policy changes.
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for potential legislative relief or the specific regulatory categories that would be prioritized for reduction.
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Quick answers
How much do regulations add to the cost of a new home?
According to reports, government regulations and fees add $132,000 to the cost of a new home.
What percentage of a new home's price is consumed by permits and fees?
Permits and fees currently account for 26.4% of the price of a new home.
Is there a plan to address these costs?
The Trump administration has expressed an intent to reduce these regulations and has held discussions with members of the National Association of Home Builders.
Coverage (7)
- Red Tape Now Adds $132K to the Cost of a New Home Realtor.com · 46d ago
- Permits and fees now eat up 26.4% of a new home's price Yahoo Finance · 46d ago
- Permits, fees and other requirements add $132K to the cost of a new home, study finds. Trump’s administration wants to reduce them MSN · 46d ago
- Red tape adds a whopping $132K to the cost of a new home: expert New York Post · 46d ago
- Cabinet-Level Officials Discuss Regulatory Reform With NAHB Members National Association of Home Builders | NAHB · 46d ago
- Michigan property taxes are putting homeownership out of reach The Detroit News · 46d ago
- Government regulations add nearly $132K to cost of new home, builders say Fox Business · 46d ago
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